President Trump announced that the US will carry out “more and bigger” bombing strikes on Iran tonight, marking another escalation in a conflict that has already claimed over 1,000 lives and sent shockwaves through global energy and crypto markets.
The statement comes amid an intensifying military campaign that began on February 28, 2026, when coordinated US-Israeli airstrikes launched under “Operation Epic Fury” targeted Iranian military infrastructure.
What’s happened so far
On February 28, Trump announced “major combat operations” against Iran. The strikes that followed were jointly executed with Israel, targeting military sites across the country.
Early in 2026, Trump briefly paused attacks at the request of Gulf state leaders while negotiations were attempted. That pause didn’t last. Operational readiness was maintained throughout, and when talks stalled, the strikes resumed.
